Ms Chia Yong Yong is a disability advocate and a lawyer. 

Ms Chia joined the Board of Management of disability-focused charity, SPD, in 2004 and served as its President between 2008 and 2020. Currently a member of SPD’s Board Advisory Panel, she continues to guide and support the work of SPD, a social service agency serving persons with disabilities in Singapore. A Social Service Fellow, her contributions to the sector span nearly three decades. 

In recognition of her contributions, Ms Chia was accorded the Public Service Star (BBM), the Public Service Medal (PBM) and the President’s Social Service Award.

She also served two terms as Nominated Member of Parliament (NMP) between 2014 and 2016, and was the first wheelchair-user to have a seat in Parliament.

About SPD

Established in 1964, SPD is a charity in Singapore that seeks to enable people with disabilities of all ages to be as independent and self-reliant as possible.  Today, the pioneer in serving people with physical disabilities, also provides therapy, early intervention, employment and educational support, assistive technology, as well as case management and social support to help people with different disabilities so that they can participate in school, work and daily life within mainstream society.  

For more information, please visit www.spd.org.sg